We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Passenger Assistant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.64 - £20.48 per Hour

Hours Per Week: 20

Responsibilities:

• To assist children and young people who may have specific and complex needs, during their journey to and from home, to an educational establishment, or from one educational establishment to another school or establishment
• To be aware of the needs of each child / young person under your control (e.g. mobility problems, visual or hearing impairment, or learning / behavioural difficulties) and to ensure that these needs are taken into account.
• To ensure that each child / young person is received safely from and to another responsible member of their family (or authorised representative) at an appointed time and place each designated day.
• To decide upon appropriate seating arrangements in the vehicle having regard to the specific requirements of the passengers.
• To ensure that the children / young people are handed over to the nominated person at the educational establishment.

Qualifications:

• Substantial experience of supervising children in a paid or unpaid capacity.
• Ability to use all necessary safety equipment including, harnesses, wheelchair clamps and seatbelts.
• Ability to supervise and control children / young people on an individual basis and in groups and to deal with them patiently and firmly where required.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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